A Historical Comparison of Mental Health and Corrections in the United States and Germany

In this webinar, Dr. Ryan Tobiasz, Program Director and Associate Professor for the Forensic Mental Health Leadership program, will discuss the history of German and United States corrections and the impact that various policies have had on incarceration and sentencing, particularly of the mentally ill. We will discuss the statistics of those incarcerated including the incarceration rates of those with mental illness, race discrepancies, and the use of diversions programs. We will conclude with the policies that have worked in the United States, what we can gain from Germany’s polices, and vice versa.

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